Benjamin Eavey

Server/Storage Engineer III at Priority Health

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Current
Past
  • Senior Data Center Systems Engineer at Corporate Technologies, LLC (d/b/a CPR)
  • Senior Systems Engineer at Computer Products & Resources, Inc.
  • Hardware Repair Technician and Desk-Side Services at Computer Products & Resources, Inc.
  • On-Site Technician at Best Buy
  • Network Administrator at ImageMedia
  • Sales and Bench Technician at Software America
Education
  • Ferris State University
  • Grand Rapids Community College
Connections
150 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Benjamin Eavey’s Summary

Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience using Microsoft, Citrix, Linux, Novell, and VMware technologies. Dozens of top-tier industry certifications, including MCSE, MCITP Enterprise, MCT, CCEA, CNE, RHCE, Linux+, and others. Excellent verbal, writing, and documentation skills. Excellent customer and team relationship-building skills.

Benjamin Eavey’s Specialties:

Skilled with Citrix products, Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Server, VMware, and Linux. Also work with SQL Server and various web technologies.


Benjamin Eavey’s Experience

  • Server/Storage Engineer III

    Priority Health

    (Non-Profit; Insurance industry)

    July 2009Present (5 months)

  • Senior Data Center Systems Engineer

    Corporate Technologies, LLC (d/b/a CPR)

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    August 2002July 2009 (7 years )

    Managed and supported ASP and co-location customers in a high-end, highly-available Data Center facility. Configured and maintained Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Servers, SQL Servers, and Citrix application server farms for multiple customers. Installed and maintained Microsoft and Linux-based web servers hosting multiple web sites. Created detailed design and configuration documentation for multiple customer environments. Evaluated and recommended new products and technologies for deployment into production. Responsible for all Linux configuration and support issues, including in-house Linux DNS, web, and email servers.

  • Senior Systems Engineer

    Computer Products & Resources, Inc.

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    March 1998August 2002 (4 years 6 months)

    Designed and implemented network and server solutions for customers, working on-site to coordinate with IT staff. Specialized in Microsoft Active Directory networks, including DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Terminal Services, Exchange Server, Backup, and client workstation configurations.

  • Hardware Repair Technician and Desk-Side Services

    Computer Products & Resources, Inc.

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    February 1996March 1998 (2 years 2 months)

    Repaired all types of computer hardware, including PCs, printers, monitors, and peripheral devices. Responded to trouble tickets to help users troubleshoot problems with their equipment, operating systems, and application software.

  • On-Site Technician

    Best Buy

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BBY; Retail industry)

    February 1995February 1996 (1 year 1 month)

    Configured hardware and software at customer sites, troubleshot problems, and performed minor repairs. Managed personal equipment inventory for customer sales and support.

  • Network Administrator

    ImageMedia

    (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)

    July 1994January 1995 (7 months)

    Installed and administered the company's Novell LAN. Also installed and configured document imaging and archiving systems for customers.

  • Sales and Bench Technician

    Software America

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

    December 1993July 1994 (8 months)

    Worked the sales floor selling software and custom-built computer systems. Also did some entry-level technician work doing simple system builds and diagnostics.


Benjamin Eavey’s Education

  • Ferris State University

    Bachelor of Science in Business , Computer Information Systems , 20032010 (expected)

    Activities and Societies:
    Golden Key International Honour Society, Dean's List
  • Grand Rapids Community College

    Associate in Arts , Computer Science , 19912003


Additional Information

Benjamin Eavey’s Websites:

Benjamin Eavey’s Interests:

Linux deployments, Citrix technologies, running and biking (when possible).

Benjamin Eavey’s Groups:

Lithuanian Global Genealogical Society (LGGS), Grand Rapids Linux Users Group (GRLUG), Grand Rapids Area Macintosh Users Group (GRAMUG)

  •    Mensa
  •    Microsoft Certified Trainers
  •    Marathon Finisher
  •    Red Hat Certified Engineers (RHCE)
  •    GRLUG - Grand Rapids Linux Users Group
  •    CITRIX® Certified Professional
  •    CompTIA Certified Professionals Group

Benjamin Eavey’s Honors:

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP):

- Enterprise Administrator, Windows Server 2008
- Server Administrator, Windows Server 2008
- Enterprise Support Technician

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS):

- Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration
- Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration
- Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration
- Windows Essential Business Server 2008, Configuring
- Windows Small Business Server 2008, Configuring
- Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring
- Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuration

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator (CCEA)
Certified Novell Engineer (CNE), NetWare 5.1
Hewlett Packard Accredited Systems Engineer (HP ASE)
CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA A+


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